Royal Academy of Arts

Royal Academy of Arts
Front view, October 2010
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Established1768; 256 years ago (1768)
LocationBurlington House, Piccadilly, London, United Kingdom
Visitors709,961 (2023)[1]
PresidentRebecca Salter
Public transit accessLondon Underground Green Park; Piccadilly Circus
Websiteroyalacademy.org.uk

The Royal Academy of Arts (RA) is an art institution based in Burlington House in Piccadilly in London, England. Founded in 1768, it has a unique position as an independent, privately funded institution led by eminent artists and architects. Its purpose is to promote the creation, enjoyment and appreciation of the fine arts through exhibitions, education and debate.

  1. ^ "The 100 most popular art museums in the world—blockbusters, bots and bounce-backs". theartnewspaper.com. The Art Newspaper. Retrieved 27 September 2024.